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Walk into Livraria Lello with your Silver Voucher and turn your €10 ticket into a book you choose.
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Step inside the Hogwarts-like staircase and stained‑glass skylight that inspired countless Harry Potter fans.
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Explore the Le Petit Prince room, created with the Saint‑Exupéry Foundation, and wander through shelves lined with timeless stories.
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Enjoy a self-guided visit at your selected time slot, perfect for slow-browsers, book lovers, and photography hunters.
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Upgrade to a guided walking tour to add Porto’s cable car ride and Douro river cruise to your day, along with entry to Lello.
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Entry to Livraria Lello
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Ticket acts as €10 voucher toward any book (redeemable in-store during your visit)
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Guided tour inside the bookstore
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Priority or skip-the-line access
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Hotel transfers, meals, and personal expenses
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Step inside one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores and turn your ticket into a book during your visit.
Getting Started
- Head to Livraria Lello at your selected time slot. This place gets extremely crowded, so arrive at least 15 minutes early to manage the queues and avoid long waits. Show your digital Silver Voucher at the entrance to enter.
What to Expect
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Livraria Lello: Often called one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, this neo-Gothic landmark is a dream for book lovers, design fans, and anyone chasing a bit of magic in Porto.
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€10 book credit included: Your Silver Voucher acts as both your entry ticket and a €10 credit you can redeem toward any book during your visit. The book itself isn’t included, you choose one and pay the remaining difference if needed. Keep your ticket safe, because it must be shown at checkout.
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Iconic architecture: Wander through carved wooden balustrades, the famous red staircase, stained-glass skylight, and deep shelves layered with history and charm.
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Harry Potter favorite: While not officially linked to the films or books, many visitors believe the staircase and interiors inspired scenes from Hogwarts. You’ll feel the cinematic magic immediately.
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Upgrade option: You can switch to a guided walking tour variant that includes Livraria Lello, a cable car ride, and a Douro river cruise if you want a fuller Porto experience.
Wrapping Up
- Before leaving, use your Silver Voucher at the bookstore checkout, it’s only valid during your visit. Once you exit the building, the voucher can’t be redeemed, so choose your book before stepping out.
What to bring
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Keep your ticket with you, it doubles as a €10 book discount and is only valid during your visit.
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Bring a valid ID with you.
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Carry a small bag if you plan to shop, large bags aren’t permitted inside.
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Have your cap, hat, and water bottle for a seamless experience.
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Arrive early, especially during peak hours, as wait times can range from 15 to 30 minutes even with timed entry.
What’s not allowed
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Smoking is strictly forbidden anywhere inside Livraria Lello.
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Animals are not allowed on the premises, except certified service animals.
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You cannot enter with large bags, rucksacks, or children’s pushchairs.
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Phone calls and loud smartphone notifications are discouraged during the visit.
Accessibility
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The bookstore has limited accessibility for wheelchair users due to its historic layout.
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It features steep, narrow staircases and may not be suitable for visitors with reduced mobility.
Additional information
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This ticket does not include a book, your €10 voucher is redeemable toward a book of your choice.
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Vouchers are single-use and non-combinable. If your book costs more than €10, you’ll pay the difference at checkout.
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Closed on Dec 25, Jan 1, Easter Sunday, May 1 & June 24.
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Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at Livraria Lello.
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Address: R. das Carmelitas 144, 4050-161 Porto, Portugal.
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